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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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